Above Venus high in the west you will find the star Arcturus. Look toward Vega, the brightest star in the West you will come across the constellation Hercules. Near the zenith, between the stars eta and zeta Her you will find one of the nicest star clusters in the sky, the Great Hercules Cluster. 🔭

What is that bright star low in the west as twilight comes on? It's a planet. You can find Venus in Virgo this evening. Westminster Astronomical Society is hosting a public star party this evening at Bear Branch Nature Center. nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/events/wasi/... 🔭

Looking for something to do this weekend? 🔭 Did you know you can go to NASA's Night Sky Network and get a list of astonomy events and clubs in your area?

Join WASI this Saturday for the Soldiers Delight Star Party. 🔭 There will be a presentation on "The Cosmic Distance Scale" and stargazing after weather permiting. See the NSN event page for info. 📅 Sat, Aug 16, 2025 ⏰ 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 📍 Soldiers Delight 5100 Deer Park Rd. Owings Mills, MD

For anyone not able to make it to the WASI's August meeting for Dr. Lou Mayo's talk on the legacy of the Voyager program and the Grand Tour of the Solar System, the video is posted online. August Members Meeting The first part is What's Up Basics and the talk begins around 30 min. 🔭, #planetsci

August 2025 WASI Monthly Meeting

YouTube video by Westminster Astronomical Society

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Join the WASI for our August meeting! This month, we're thrilled to host planetary scientist and professor of astronomy Lou Mayo. He'll be discussing the incredible legacy of the NASA Voyager Missions. 📍 Bear Branch Nature Center 📅 Wed, Aug 13, 2025 ⏰ 7:30 PM #Astronomy #Space #NASA #Voyager